BELLA VISTA — Mary Dean Williams Setliff,

age 98, formerly of El Dorado, Ark., entered into Heaven’s Gates on August 7, 2021, in Bella Vista, Ark. Born April 23, 1923, near Moro Bay, Ark., she was the daughter of Charley Pinkney Williams and

Dessie Minnie Vines Williams. She was a Bible reading prayer warrior, whose dynamic personality influenced people’s lives. She inspired young and old, rich and poor. Her love reached out to all, especially to those in need. She visited the sick, the bereaved, and the lonely.

She graduated from Hermitage High School and Business College in El Dorado. She worked for Lion Oil Company and sang with the Lion Oil Trio. She sang at many patriotic events in memory of her husband’s military service during WWII. She taught Sunday school for many years and was worship leader for over fifty years at the First Church of God. She served as Chair of the building fund campaign, on numerous boards, and State Chair of the Women’s Missionary Society. Among her greatest joys were singing with her daughters, and spending time with her grandchildren who affectionately called her “Gran.”

Mary Dean is preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband, John Paul Setliff, and two brothers, Arnold and Ernest Williams. Survivors include her daughters, Paula (Bob) Ahart, of Holiday Island, Ark., and Pam (Gary) Swilley of Bella Vista, Ark., five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Her love of family and her wonderful friends was exceeded only by her love for her Lord and Savior.

A public visitation will be at Young’s Funeral Home, El Dorado, Ark., from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, August 13. Masks are required. A private funeral service for family only will be held at the First Church of God, 918 N. Mosby, Saturday, August 14. Masks are required. A graveside service will follow at Arlington Memorial Park Cemetery. The following pastors will be officiating: Jerry Riddle, Bill Reynolds, Dr. Dan Harden (via video), and Dalyn Helbling. Pallbearers are Dr. Guy Hickman, Joe Hickman, John Hickman, Mark Hickman, Stephen Jones and Stan Sweeney. Honorary Pallbearers are Dr. Reuben Setliff, Jerry Williams, Don Williams, Terry Adams, Coleman Brown and Wayne Ederington. Memorials may be made to the Mary Dean Setliff Memorial Fund, El Dorado First Church of God, c/o Crystal Willis, South Arkansas CPA, 1119 North Madison Avenue, El Dorado, Ark., 71730. Condolences may be made at: www.youngsfuneralhome.com